REGISTRATION COUNTER
The Registration Counter is conveniently located in the Plaza Foyer. Badge printing will be available beginning Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 PM.

SCHEDULE
Please check the conference schedule for updated days and times for all ACVO meetings and events. 

FAMILIES ATTENDING?
The ACVO Vision for Animals Foundation (VAF) Apple of My Eye group offers activities during the annual conference to encourage camaraderie and family fun. Don’t miss the kickoff event on Wednesday, September 30, from 4:00–5:30 pm in the Florida A meeting room. ACVO has planned several exciting family-friendly activities for attendees and their families to enjoy throughout the conference! Be sure to visit the conference website for more details and information about all the fun activities we have planned.

MEETING ROOMS
The ACVO General Session is in Plaza G, the Exhibit Hall and Poster Session is in Plaza H-. Please consult the floor plan in the to determine the exact location of each meeting room.

BASIC SCIENCE RIBBONS You may pick up a Basic Science Ribbon with your corresponding year of attendance by the registration counter.

NEW DIPLOMATE INDUCTION CEREMONY
All conference attendees and families of our newly inducted ACVO Diplomates are invited to the New Diplomate Induction Ceremony. Join us Friday from 4:45–5:15 pm in the General Session Room for the certificate presentation and recognition ceremony, followed by hosted champagne and sparkling cider.

Join the ACVO VISION FOR ANIMALS FOUNDATION on Friday, October 2nd, from 5:30–7:30 pm at The Hampton Social. Enjoy drinks, great food, a beach-inspired DJ, raffles, a live auction, and surprises, all while supporting the Foundation!

WEAR YOUR NAME BADGE
Always wear your name badge to attend all ACVO events. This is your ticket into the general sessions, meals, exhibit hall, welcome reception and happy hour.

DIGITAL CE FORM
The 2026 ACVO CE form will be accessible on ACVOconference.org. Please make sure to save and print your CE form.

WELCOME RECEPTION
Join us on Wednesday evening from 6:00pm-7:30pm for drinks in the Exhibit Hall. Your badge will be your drink ticket for the open bar of beer, wine and soft drinks.

MEAL OFFERINGS
Start your morning with a light Grab & Go Continental Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall from 7:00–8:00 am on Thursday and Friday. Saturday will feature a seated breakfast and lunch for ACVO attendees.

RESIDENT MANUSCRIPT AWARD WINNERS will be announced at the Thursday General Session at 10:00 am. Please be present if you applied for consideration.

THURSDAY HAPPY HOUR will be hosted immediately following the conclusion of the Thursday General Session in the Plaza Foyer. Your badge will be your drink ticket for beer, wine and soft drinks.

ACVO ANNUAL MEETING OF THE VOTING MEMBERS
The ACVO Annual Meeting of the Voting Members (AMVM) will be held Saturday from 8:00–9:00 am in the Florida meeting room.

ANNUAL ABVO DIPLOMATES MEETING
The Annual ABVO Diplomates Meeting will immediately follow the AMVM on Saturday approximately from 9:00–10:00 am in the Florida meeting room.